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EA61 NTK

2011 Mazda 3

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

112,060 mi
Last recorded112,060 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Mazda 364,021 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA61 NTK
MakeMazda
Model3
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 112,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 112,060 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 108,018 miles

Corrosion rear suspension

Fail 20 Jun 2025 107,981 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 104,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2024 104,189 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2023 99,795 miles
Fail 18 May 2023 99,795 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2022 96,452 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2022 96,451 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2021 93,120 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Fail 4 Aug 2021 93,120 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on the dashboard (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2020 86,751 miles

1/2 size undertray fitted

Fail 6 Aug 2020 86,751 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

1/2 size undertray fitted

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen washer not working REFILLED empty washer bottle to test jets (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 79,042 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 79,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 66,559 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 53,665 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 53,665 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both front tyre cracking around centre of tread.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 41,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 41,617 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 29,600 miles

sill covers

Pass 11 Aug 2014 14,407 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 3?

Based on 2,040,939 MOT tests across 164,053 vehicles.

77.5%
Pass Rate
6,292
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
164,053
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 40,716
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,089
position lamp(s) not working 17,568
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 13,995
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 11,940
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EA61 NTK is a 2011 Mazda 3 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2011 Mazda 3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 64,021 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 40,716 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EA61 NTK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 15 years old, this Mazda 3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EA61 NTK is a 2011 Mazda 3, first registered on 19 November 2011.

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